One of the things that sold us on our home was the large, fenced-in backyard. I envisioned my kids running around and playing outside, but the reality is, they rarely used the yard. I was so surprised! At first, I thought it might be because we don’t have a swing set for them. But, sincemy […]
20 Summer Crafts Kids Will Love
Alright, parents, the sunshine is here, the jackets have been shed and we are well on our way to summer. If you’re like me, summer is full of excitement but also a tiny bit of dread. On one hand, the loose schedule, sunny days, and vacations are what I live for every year. On the […]
The #1 No-Fail Sensory Fun for All Ages
***Thank you to SpinMaster for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on their cool Feel the Fun van tour and the no-fail sensory fun that is such a hit!*** This summer has been all about enjoying cool adventures, and when we heard the Kinetic Sand Feel the Fun van tour was touching […]
All We Ever Wanted Book Club Discussion
Happy August, friends! Before we get to our book club‘s All We Ever Wanted Book Club Discussion, let’s pause a moment to take stock. How’s your summer season going? If your neck of the woods looks anything like ours, things are hopping! I saw this someecard the other day and could completely relate! Despite all the chaos, […]
Channel Your Inner Flower Child with this Quiz!
***Thank you to Gilmour.com for sponsoring this post so I could introduce this fun quiz to help you find your own inner flower child!*** I inherited my love of flowers from my mother and there’s no better time of the year to enjoy all of nature’s glory than right now! Blossoms are blooming around every […]
5 Genius Summer Skincare Hacks to Beat the Heat
***Thank you to Beautycounter Consultant Jackie McGeehan for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on these genius summer skincare hacks!*** Summer is coming!! Hey, hey! Not that I wasn’t super-into that prolonged, horrible winter we had, but…sunshine sounds really sweet right now. And while I’m madly tackling the special “fun” of May and […]
Tips for Planning Your Next Summer Vacation
While spring is just getting off the ground, the summer season will be here before you know it. Maybe you plan on taking a nice vacation with your family to get away from it all. If so, go ahead and stock up on useful tips now so you’re well-prepared when vacation time rolls around so […]
Raspberry Lime Coconut Crusher: Vacation in a Glass!
If you listen closely, you’ll hear waves lapping at the shore. In the distance a gull cries out. The sun warms your shoulders while a light breeze keeps the temperature in check. A friendly attendant makes his rounds and asks if you’d like another Raspberry Lime Coconut Crusher. With nowhere to go, and only more relaxing on […]
4 Surprising Reasons to Get Into the Rock Painting Craze
Over the past few weeks, I’ve seen some beautifully painted rocks show up in my social media feeds and on Pinterest and I must admit, I was intrigued. I loved looking at the bright, colorfully painted rocks but I honestly had no idea why people were rock painting. The more I read about this craze, the more I […]
Grilled Tomatoes for the Perfect Summer Side Dish
***This post was sponsored by Heluva Good! Cheese® as part of an Influence Central campaign so I could share my grilled tomatoes recipe with you, and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.*** When late summer hits, we are up to our ears with fresh, juicy tomatoes from our garden–yum! While we delight […]
